Customer Reviews for Staples - Standard Grade Water Activated Reinforced Packing Tape, 2.8" x 375' - Brown Kraft
Customer Rating
5
Great Product
on February 18, 2015
Posted by: Paula K.
I decided to try a non-name brand paper packaging tape and was pleasantly surprised with the Staples Standard Grade Paper Packaging Tape 2.8" x 125 yards. In my position I package items for shipment to our customers as well as returns back to vendors. Most of the items being shipped are heavy and require secure packaging. When I use the Staples brand I am able to use less tape and the packages are more secure than with ordinary packing tape. Staples brand is an economic choice as well as an aesthetic choice for me.
I had several items on which I used this tape. When the adhesive dried It stopped sticking to my boxes. I believe this item was a waste of my time and money.
I was looking for a good strong paper tape reinforced for shipping packages for my business. We ship fine art panels worldwide. With clear packing tape it takes a couple of applications to make sure the carton stays together and gets to customers safe and sound. So I thought I would try paper tape instead. So I purchased Staples Standard Grade Paper Tape 2.8"x125 yards. There were no instructions how to apply the tape. Some simple instructions would be helpful. I wet the adhesive side of the tape then positioned it onto the package. The initial tack is not immediate having to rub the tape many times to ensure the bond. After the tape has dried the edges of the tape comes up. I apply more water to those areas but still the edges do not stay down. It's a little messy having to wet large strips of tape. I do like the fact that it is reinforced. Paper tape is more suitable for our business. Would like to have an easier and quicker application then this would be a prefect packing tape.
This tape is a great value it is a little difficult to use it requires a sponge or wet towel. I find the tape one of the best and most secure ways to seal a box or package